Right-wing bloggers are pouncing on the Texas Democrat’s comments that President Barack Obama should “absolutely” use his executive powers to extend the payroll tax holiday for working Americans and unemployment benefits for those without jobs. During an interview with liberal radio host Ed Schultz, Jackson Lee voiced her frustration over the “ridiculous procedural calamity” she said was caused by House Republicans as Congress attempts to reach a deal.

When I look and Sheila Jackson Lee, listen to Sheila Jackson Lee, or read about Sheila Jackson Lee…I can only think of one thing and it takes me back to when I was a child watching The Wizard of Oz. The Scarecrow was my favorite. Sheila Jackson Lee reminds me of the Scarecrow. IF SHE ONLY HAD A BRAIN!

The amazing thing is that Ms. Lee is a sitting Congresswoman, someone who should know better, someone who should know what power Congress has and which of the powers resides in the Congress alone. She should know full well that only Congress can extend unemployment insurance, that only Congress can extend the payroll tax cut. If she wishes to give up this power, she should resign and let someone else assume the responsibility of representing Houston.

One thing we do not need to do is to give Obama even more power to turn the United States into another failed European democracy. Arbitrarily giving the President power reserved for Congress is stupid since doing so would make the President a virtual dictator.

Calling Jackson Lee a “hyper anti-intellectual,”American Spectator’s blog sarcastically granted the congresswoman an award in best mixed metaphors for her comments suggesting that Republicans caused Americans to “drown in dusty and dark waters.”

“Democrats everywhere are crying crocodile tears about a tax hike of over $1,000 for the average American because of House Republican’s actions,” the Spectator said. “But, like everything Democrats say about economic policy, it is a lie.”

The last time the conservative blogosphere attacked Jackson Lee over her words, she told them to ‘shut up.” Stay tuned to see her reaction this time around.